San Francesco, Volterra

Name: San Francesco
Address: Via S. Lino, 26, Volterra, 56048, Italy

#4 among attractions in Volterra

Church, Top attraction, Historical place, Ballet, More...

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The church of San Francesco is an ancient church Volterra in the province of Pisa. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Francesco Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 43°24'16"N, 10°51'22"E

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Via S. Lino, 26Volterra 56048 Italy

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San Francesco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volterra Cathedral, Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni, Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement, Palazzo dei Priori.

~1220 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Volterra Cathedral, Volterra
6 min walk • Volterra Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Volterra, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the seat of the bishop of Volterra.
~1190 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni, Volterra
6 min walk • The Baptistery of San Giovanni an octagonal 13th century religious building standing just in front of the Duomo of Volterra, in the center of the city. It was supposedly set up in the seventh century at the site of a Roman Temple dedicated to Sun worship.
0.8 miN
Church
Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement
22 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Italy, the Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement stands as a testament to spiritual devotion and architectural beauty. This historical church is a beacon of religious significance and a cherished site of pilgrimage for those seeking...
~1310 ftSE
Forts and castles, History museum, City hall
Palazzo dei Priori, Volterra
7 min walk • The Palazzo dei Priori is located in the historic center of Volterra, in the square of the same name, in the province of Pisa. It is the oldest municipal palace in Tuscany.
~240 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Hotel San Lino, Volterra
2 min walk • San Lino is a Renaissance-style, Roman Catholic church and former monastery in Volterra, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located on Via San Lino in the historic center of the town.
0.5 miNW
Church
Church of San Giusto, Volterra
14 min walk • The Church of Santi Giusto e Clemente is an ancient church in Volterra, Pisa, Italy. It is also known as San Giusto or San Giusto Nuovo. For some 850 years, the Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement was attached to it, and it was administered by the monks of that monastery.
~1350 ftE
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Persio Flacco Theater, Volterra
7 min walk • The Persio Flacco is an active opera and theater stage in Volterra, Italy.
0.6 miSE
Church
San Pietro in Selci, Volterra
16 min walk • San Pietro in Selci is an ancient church in Volterra, Italy. A church was initially established by Guiscard, Marquis of Tuscany in 1005, and part of the building we see today dates to the 12th century, but sports today a later Baroque facade with statues in tufa of San Lino and Saint Giusto by Leonardo Ricciarelli.
0.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Fortezza Medicea, Volterra
14 min walk • The Fortezza Medicea of Volterra is built on the highest point of the hill overlooking the town. From the outside it is an imposing structure. It takes the form of two smaller fortresses joined together.
~1620 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Volterra
8 min walk • San Michele Arcangelo is a 13th-century Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church in Volterra, region of Tuscany, Italy. The church is across the street from the Medieval Palazzo Maffei-Guarnacci.
~1030 ftSE
43°24'10"N • 10°51'34"E
Pinacoteca, Volterra
5 min walk • Art museum, Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Francesco?

Nearby attractions include Hotel San Lino, Volterra (2 min walk), Oratorio di San Cristoforo, Volterra (4 min walk), Ecomuseo dell'alabastro, Volterra (5 min walk), Pinacoteca, Volterra (5 min walk).

How to get to San Francesco by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francesco:

Bus

Parcheggio Bus (19 min walk)